The Snooze Button: Baby & Toddler Sleep, Simplified

Hard to think of a topic that comes up more often with clients of EVERY AGE than the beloved, the dreaded, the ever controversial....PACIFIER. Today I'm breaking it all down - why it's ok to use a paci from day one, how paci usage evolves as baby grows, when to be concerned about paci usage, how to drop it, and so much more.

First of all - love me that little adorable Llama (and usually, the messages in this book series). So what's wrong with the message in this Llama book? What could Mama Llama do differently so both she and Little Llama have a more pleasant night? I'm getting into it on today's episode.

Hesitant to make changes to your child's sleep because you're worried they'll experience the same negative feelings you had as a child? You're not alone. Today I'm talking through the most common parenting pitfalls in this area (overcorrecting and overthinking), sharing how you can set firm, loving boundaries with your kids, and reminding you that your kids are people - but not your peers!

As of Monday, my tried and true process for peaceful nights and restful days will be available on-demand in a course for everyone from birth to age 7! So what exactly and these courses, and what makes them different? Today on the podcast I'm walking you through what each course will cover, why I named them The Common Sense Sleep Courses, and what makes them so different from what is already a...

Have a fun summer trip planned, but terrified that your baby's sleep will completely unravel and ruin the trip? Today I'm sharing the most common questions I get from clients about sleep schedules & travel, and all my best tips for setting you up for the most relaxing, restful vaca possible!

Gentle Sleep Training? Cry It Out? Holy triggering Mom Facebook Group comment section, amiright? Today I'm myth busting what these words actually mean (spoiler...not much) and giving you a new framework for looking at what the different sleep guidance methods are really focused on, and the REAL way you can set your baby up for the least crying possible in this process, that has noth...

Start solids at 4 months? Or wait until 6 months? Baby Led Weaning or Purees? Is Food Just For Fun Until Age One?  When To Introduce Allergens? How To Transition To Whole Milk? I'm covering all of it - your step by step guide to solids & weaning from 4-12 months.

The most common mistake I see with my toddler clients? Dropping the nap too soon. This week I'm diving into toddler naps - why they matter, how long (and when) they should happen, what the signs are that your toddler is read to drop them, and most importantly, what NOT to do. 

After 5 nights on vacation without my kids....for the first time ever...I have some thoughts. Today I'm diving into the elusive, the glamorous, the child-free vacation. What to do beforehand to set everyone up for the best possible experience, how to make the most of your time away, and most importantly - why it's so important and why you deserve to take one.

Short naps got you down? In today's episode we're tackling them - what a short nap is, why it matters that we fix it, how to set your baby up for optimal nap success, and all the factors to consider when determining if you need to make a change to your baby's nap schedule!

Why does creating a "perfect" bedtime routine feel so stressful for so many families? Whether your child is a newborn, a preschooler, or any age in between, we can make that bedtime routine simpler and easier. Today Brittany is sharing her tips for every age, and taking some of the guesswork out of this daily rite of passage - from daily baths (you don't have to do it) to blasting rap music (pleas...

Did I go into a small spiral on Monday when I realized my "baby" was turning FIVE? I sure did. But I also looked back fondly on the first few months of his life, and I would it the same way all over again if I could. Today I'm sharing more about soaking up those newborn snuggles on your own terms, so you can look back fondly on thew newborn phase too.

It's all uphill from here guys!